China diving queen Quan Hongchan delights fans with new hairdo, shows she has ‘really grown up’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanJanuary 23, 2026 at 07:00 AM
China diving queen Quan Hongchan delights fans with new hairdo, shows she has ‘really grown up’

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Chinese Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan, now 18, has garnered significant attention online for her new look. On January 12th, Quan shared photos of herself at a farm in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, showcasing longer, light blondish-brown hair, sunglasses, and casual attire. The images quickly went viral, with hashtags related to her hair and appearance trending on Chinese social media. Fans expressed surprise and admiration at her transformation, noting how much she has grown up since winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics at age 14 and defending her title at the Paris Olympics in 2024. The post received over 150,000 likes, highlighting Quan's continued popularity and influence in China.

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